1943 Map of Stewarts Point

About this map

The South Fork Gualala River carves a deep valley through the coastal mountains of Sonoma County, meeting the Wheatfield Fork Gualala River at Valley Crossing. This mid-century survey captures a coastline defined by maritime commerce and timber transport, where natural landings like Del Mar Landing and Black Pt Landing provided essential access to the sea. The settlement at Stewarts Point serves as the primary hub, situated near the mouth of Stewarts Point Creek and the sheltered waters of Fisherman Bay. Inland, the topography is dominated by prominent landforms such as Stanley Ridge and Little Ridge, which dictated the layout of early roads and homesteads. The intricate network of drainage basins, including Buckeye Creek and Mcclillen Gulch, illustrates the complex hydrology that supported the region's early development.